Yard Jockey

Looking for a rewarding role where you can operate machinery, work as part of a dedicated team, and contribute to a seamless operation without ever leaving the property? If you're detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect job for you!

Shift Availability

• 3PM-11PM
  
  

Who We Are …

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times!

What We Offer…

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement  
• Paid holidays and paid time off  
  
  

What You’ll Do…

• Safely operate a yard truck or tractor, with or without a trailer, all within Dart property boundaries—no public roadways involved!
• Couple and uncouple trailers, connect airlines, and expertly maneuver equipment through narrow spaces.
• Perform regular visual inspections of trucks and trailers, ensuring they're in top condition. Handle preventative maintenance checks and report any issues to the supervisor or maintenance team.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to manage dock operations and ensure trailers are routed and sequenced efficiently.
• Assist with loading and unloading freight, using forklifts, pallet jacks, or your own hands.
• Engage in lean initiatives and problem-solving activities, contributing to our culture of Operational Excellence.
  
  

What You'll Need...

• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record upon hiring and ability to maintain both throughout duration of employment
• Six (6) months prior warehouse, material handling or PIT operations experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Ability to meet safety, quality and service standards
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
  
  

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver License) Class A upon hiring and ability to maintain throughout duration of employment
• One (1) year tractor-trailer experience
• Physically Qualified under U.S. DOT regulations (part 391)
• Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume warehouse environment
  
  

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

• THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
  
  

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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